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January 31, 2012

It's that time of the month where I share with you different ways that you can sponsor and support this blog. My goal is to share with you all that I can about Thrifting and ReSelling so that you can be (and are) empowered ReSellers.

Become an ATG Platinum Sponsor which is placement on right hand side under the fold. 150 x 100 monthly rate is $10.00. Minimum 3 months. (included will be a post to introduce new Sponsors with appropriate links)

Place your name on ATG's peak viewing post, “Thrift Share Monday” which has 40% more viewers than any other day or post. Your name and logo will be in a linkable banner at the top of the post. Monthly rate is $50.00.

Click on Amazon Affiliate Links within posts.

Visit my Amazon Affiliate store which has my favorite and most loved items.

Check out my favorite ReSelling tool on the sidebar of the blog which is also through Amazon.

I'm considering offering a sponsorship for the ReSelling Challenge. If this might interest you please contact me.

Thanks to all of you that read Apron Thrift Girl, for those that comment now and then, and of course those that comment faithfully every day. You know who you are. I appreciate each and every one of you.

March 09, 2011

About Krrb: Krrb is a safe place to buy, sell, trade and give to your neighbors — locally and in-person.

"Think of Krrb as an online garage sale, block sale, flea market and local classifieds where second-handers, crafters, collectors, designers, artisanal food-makers and common folks can easily connect — taking advantage of all that the Internet has to offer — while retaining a personal and face-to-face relationship."

Want to join their 'Garage Sale" Contest? Post five (or more) items during the month of March to Krrb.com and you could win $250 cash + 50 free Krrb credits.

Krrb is run on a system called Krrb Credits. To place an ad you use credits similar to paying a fee for items listed on Etsy. For those of us that are frugal there are plenty of opportunities to earn free credits. My account already has 28 just from signing up and adding details and a photo to my account. Here's more details on how you can get Free Credits.

I'm always in search of new opportunities of where I can ReSell items. When I discovered Krrb a month or so ago I was so excited to see an on-line garage style type venue that is packed with personality.

Searches are really easy by using the Radius Slider under the search bar. You can also create saved Area searches. I have a tab for Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Sacramento and Paris. Paris is just for fun because I love seeing what 2nd hand offers are on show across in Europe.

It's also incredibly easy to see all the items someone is selling if you take a peek at their Corner. Here's a corner for a member in Paris. How fun is that?

I'd love to encourage all of you, especially those in Sonoma County, to join Krrb. I personally love having another option to trade, giveaway, buy and sell in our area. Let's see how many new Sonoma County members we can get on Krrb this month. Consider yourself challenged my thrifty, local friends.

February 27, 2011

March is right around the corner and it's time for my monthly post about Sponsorship. The ATG Signature Sponsor spot has opened up if anyone is interested. Here is the information about different sponsor options:

Ad Format/ Pricing

□ Apron Thrift Girl Signature Sponsor

Prime placement at top right hand side above the fold.

150 x 200: monthly rate is $40.00

1 Spot Available

□ Apron Thrift Girl Platinum Sponsor

Placement on right hand side under the fold.

150 x 100 monthly rate is $20.00

Minimum purchase of 2 months.

Options

□ Apron Thrift Girl ~Little Shop Boutique~ Sponsor

Placement on right hand side under the fold at Little Shop boutique site.

200 x 110 monthly rate is $10.00

Minimum purchase of 2 months.

Options

□ Apron Thrift Girl Peak Viewing Sponsor

Place your name onto Monday’s peak viewing post. This is branded “Thrift Share Monday” and has 20% more viewers than any other day.

Your name and logo will be in a linkable banner at the top of the post.

Monthly rate is $100.00

Options

□ Apron Thrift Girl for a day

A sponsored blog written by Selena about your product or service.

Rate per post is $100.00

More details about becoming a Sponsor of ATG can be found here. Thanks so much for your support.

February 02, 2011

About Katie: "Through her travels to Europe, Indonesia, and Japan, Katie has been inspired by artisans’ handiwork at home and around the world. Her mother was the one to teach her the love of fabric and sewing. Her desire to create using vintage materials didn’t blossom until her third child was born, when she stitched her first handkerchief to an onesie to make a baby dress. Katie’s flair is in taking her beautiful collection of vintage linens found at estate sales and thrift shops from around the country and refashioning these treasured pieces into items that will be enjoyed for generations anew. Each whimsical creation is made with a special vintage touch from the past with a look to the future.Today, her collection has expanded to include girl’s aprons, eye pillows, purses, and cozy blankets."

I'm so excited to introduce you to Katie. She's an incredible crafter and designer. Please take a moment to visit her site and her store.

The Giveaway

Katie has offered this sweet vintage Apron as a giveaway for you today.

To win this lovely Apron simply leave a comment. I'll choose a name next Wednesday. There's also one more day to enter the Jeweler's Loup Giveaway.

If you'd like another entry to win Katie's Apron, leave a separate comment to let me know that you are following Katie on Facebook.

If you'd like an additional entry, leave another comment to let me know that you are following Katie on Twitter.

July 01, 2010

I personally love to buy and support companies where there is a family behind the product. And it's a real family. I enjoy reading the history behind any family run business. You can read Rachel's story here. My favorite part on their "about us" page was this:

"As for our name, LuSa stands for Lupine and Sage, our two favorite
small people. Our business orbits their lives as we live, work, play,
and unschool together each day. Our intention is to leave the world a
better, happier, and yes, cleaner, place for our work, so LuSa is
inspired by all kids, not just ours."

At LuSa Organics you will find handcrafted soaps such as the Chamomile Goatmilk Soap which is made of goatmilk that is hand delivered to their door. If you live near Viroque, Wisconsin you have the chance to buy local soap made with local ingredients.

Each bar of soap is complete with moisturizer so that you don't have to use an extra product after you bathe. Their bars of soaps are long lasting and customers rave that they usually last at least a month. And for those frugal shoppers like myself, you get a chance to save money on your bar of soap by ordering it Naked. It will arrive sans packaging material which will save you 55¢ per bar.

Booty Balm is their best seller and I can see why. It fixes everything which again for anyone frugal we like a one-stop-product that does everything. You can use it for diaper rash, cuts, scrapes, drool rash, windburn, sunburn and more. Plus each product at LuSa Organics features a clear list of ingredients.

Not only that, but Rachel is also going to give one lucky reader their choice between these two sweet collections.

The Body Care Gift Collection: This collection includes one small organic
sugar scrub, one lip balm, one lotion bar, and one boxed soap packaged
in a reusable muslin pouch. Choose from lavender, citrus, patchouli, or mint.